CONTRACEPTION

This study tested two different doses of a contraceptive patch that releases the hormone levonorgestrel through the skin. About 120 healthy women aged 18-44 took part to see how well the patch prevents pregnancy, how safe it is, and how it affects cervical mucus and ovulation. Th…

This study looked at how safe and effective an experimental female condom is at preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. About 500 healthy women aged 18 to 40 used the condom as their main birth control for up to 7 months. Researchers tracked pregnancy rates, inf…

This study tested a vaginal ring that releases a hormone to prevent pregnancy. Over 1,000 women used the ring for about a year. Researchers checked how well it worked, its safety, and how women felt about it.

This study tested a new vaginal ring that releases hormones to prevent pregnancy. About 1,200 healthy women aged 18-40 used the ring for one year. Researchers measured how well it worked and checked for side effects.

This study tested three different doses of a hormonal intrauterine system (IUD) that releases etonogestrel, comparing them to a standard copper IUD for birth control. The trial involved 84 healthy women who had given birth at least once. Researchers looked at safety, how well the…

This study looked at whether women who choose a self-injected birth control shot after an abortion are more likely to keep using it than those who get the shot from a nurse. About 263 women in Chicago chose either the self-inject or the clinic shot. Researchers followed up at 3 a…

This study tested a new way to permanently prevent pregnancy called FemBloc, which is done in a doctor's office without surgery. It compared this method to standard laparoscopic sterilization (a surgical procedure) in 240 women aged 21-45 who wanted permanent birth control. The m…

This study tested a new intrauterine device (IUD) called LevoCept, which releases the hormone levonorgestrel to prevent pregnancy for up to 3 years. It involved 279 women aged 18-40 and measured how well the device works, how easy it is to place, and its safety. The goal was to g…

This study tested a new daily birth control pill (LPRI-CF113) in 1,542 healthy women aged 13 to 45 to see how well it prevents pregnancy and if it is safe. The study also checked if the pill affects bone density over 12 months. Results will help understand this contraceptive's be…

This study looked at whether placing the etonogestrel implant (Nexplanon) within 24 hours of giving birth affects breastfeeding compared to waiting 4-6 weeks. 150 women who wanted the implant and planned to breastfeed were randomly assigned to one of the two timing groups. The ma…

This study looked at whether the etonogestrel birth control implant, which is approved for 3 years, can safely prevent pregnancy for up to 5 years. About 500 women aged 35 or younger who already had the implant for 3 years took part. Researchers tracked pregnancy rates and side e…

This study tested a new copper intrauterine device (IUD) called VeraCept for long-acting birth control. It involved 286 women aged 18-40 and measured how well it prevents pregnancy, how easy it is to insert, and any side effects. The goal was to gather data to plan a larger Phase…

This project aimed to make it easier for young women in Kenya to get HIV prevention services, including PrEP pills, right at their family planning clinic. Over 25,000 women took part. The goal was to see if offering these services together helps more women get screened for HIV ri…

This study looked at 270 women who had unprotected sex and then started a highly effective birth control method (like an IUD or implant) 6 to 14 days later. The goal was to find out how many got pregnant in the first month. The results help doctors and patients understand the ris…

This study tested a new way to help new mothers get birth control soon after giving birth. Instead of separate appointments, the researchers scheduled contraception care at the same time as the baby's well-baby visit. Over 2,500 women took part at seven clinics. The goal was to s…

This study aimed to understand which contraception methods married women of childbearing age use at an urban medical center in El_Balyana, Egypt. Researchers collected information from 385 women to see trends in family planning. The goal was to help improve family planning servic…

This study looked at how menstrual cycles and hormonal birth control affect symptoms like belly pain and diarrhea in women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers surveyed 50 women to understand their preferences and willingness to join future trials. The goal is to de…

This study surveyed 459 adult heterosexual men in France to find out how much they know about birth control methods for both women and men. The goal is to identify gaps in knowledge so that sexual education can be improved for everyone, which may help reduce unwanted pregnancies.…

This study looked at whether a very low-dose estrogen birth control pill (10 mcg) works as well as a progestin-only pill at preventing ovulation. 58 women aged 18-45 took part. Researchers measured ovulation and checked cervical mucus to see how well each pill worked.

This study tested a training program based on the Transtheoretical Model to help university students improve their knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors around contraception. 68 sexually active nursing students with low contraceptive behavior scores took part. The goal was to see i…

This study tested a web-based decision support tool for women veterans to help them discuss their reproductive goals with their VA doctors. About 465 women aged 18-44 were split into two groups: one received a link to the tool before their appointment, the other did not. The goal…

This study tested a digital platform that helps pharmacists provide birth control prescriptions directly to women without needing a doctor's visit. Seventy-five women at five pharmacies across the U.S. took part over 12 weeks. Researchers measured how satisfied patients were with…

This study looked at whether a patient navigation program helps low-income women stay healthy after having a baby. Over 400 women received either a navigator who helped them access care and resources for one year, or standard care. The goal was to see if the program improved thin…